There are several characters in gaming that have become iconic for a whole host of reasons. From sporting likable morals to having excellent motivations, there are several ways in which these fictional characters strive to please the overall gaming fandom. Of course, it's the main heroes of certain games that end up being quite notable, even if their personalities might not be the greatest of the lot.
That being said, certain gaming heroes are endearing mainly because of their rude nature, which is a testament to how sharply they've been written to accommodate for what should be a negative trait. The following iconic heroes in gaming are especially notable for displaying this nature and being all the more memorable for it.
10 Nathan Drake – Uncharted
The Uncharted series catapulted Naughty Dog to the realm of superstardom, in no small part due to an extremely charismatic protagonist. Nathan Drake is easily one of the most likable characters in video games...even though he can be quite talkative and rude at times.
Thankfully, Uncharted's writing is strong enough for this character to become endearing as a result of this boisterous attitude. In fact, the best moments of Uncharted are when Nate is bantering with his friends!
9 Goro Majima – Yakuza
The Yakuza series has absolutely blown up in the West, with Yakuza 0 being the highly successful title that got people into this amazing series. The game has two playable characters — Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima.
Playing as Majima was a blast, and watching this character transform into the Mad Dog of Shimano made for a great time. It was great to see what the character was really like before embracing his crazy roots.
8 Sonic – Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic is one of the most popular video game characters of all time. His games might not have been consistent in quality, but the lovable mascot has still remained quite entertaining with his edgy persona.
Of course, this means that Sonic is always ready to let out a wisecrack or two, much to the annoyance of his enemies. Thankfully, his blistering speed is enough to save himself from their retribution while also saving the world in the process.
7 Trevor Philips – Grand Theft Auto 5
Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the best games in the series, with the game marking a major improvement from its predecessors with a beautiful world and amazing characters. The addition of three protagonists was especially brilliant.
Out of all these three characters in GTA 5, Trevor is easily the craziest and most likable person of the lot. The man has no filters and always lets people know what he's about, even though he might go a little crazy, and is outspoken about his opinions in the process.
6 Ezio Auditore Da Firenze – Assassin's Creed 2
Ezio is one of the best characters in Assassin's Creed history, which makes it obvious why he enjoyed his very own trilogy within the series. The outspoken Italian turned into an Assassin after a tragedy falls upon his family, swearing to exact revenge.
While elements of his rudeness are mainly present during his origin story, his personality still shines later on in the games. He's a great protagonist, whose quips are quite interesting indeed.
5 Bayonetta – Bayonetta
PlatinumGames has been at the helm of developing some of the greatest modern action games of all time. Bayonetta is no exception, with its eponymous protagonist being especially brilliant in this regard.
Her in-your-face personality and witty demeanor make her a great candidate for this list. Bayonetta isn't afraid to be rude when making her point, whether it be through her words or her actions.
4 Geralt Of Rivia – The Witcher
Geralt is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. His allure might've increased considerably after the third Witcher game, but his presence across the other games — along with the books and the TV show — has made the extent of his personality pretty clear.
Geralt is a witcher who doesn't mince words when he talks. He's quick to pick up on the intentions of any person and replies with a careful jab of words whenever their tone doesn't suit his fancy.
3 Zidane Tribal – Final Fantasy 9
Final Fantasy 9 is considered by many players to be the greatest game in the series, mainly due to the charming nature of its characters and a nostalgic adherence to the Final Fantasy games of the past.
The main character of this game, Zidane Tribal, is an outspoken personality who doesn't shy away from witty one-liners wherever the opportunity arises. The fact that he brushes Steiner off during their first encounter and never fails to disrespect him whenever he gets the chance proves just how rude he can really be.
2 JC Denton – Deus Ex
JC Denton is a protagonist in the first Deus Ex, who has become a legend because of how stoic he is. In fact, his deadpan delivery can be so dry that it becomes funny at times, especially in the proper context.
His attempts to empathize with other characters in Deus Ex end up sounding patronizing instead, which is oddly hilarious in a way. This, coupled with the comebacks he comes up with naturally, makes him a great candidate for this list.
1 Ryuji Sakamoto – Persona 5
Almost every Persona game features a best friend who happens to be quite loud and slightly dumb. This is precisely what Ryuji does in Persona 5 as well, becoming one of the better characters in the game.
His attitude in Persona 5 might not be the greatest, but he more than makes up for it with a zeal to get better and protect his friends, no matter what. It's easy to see why so many people love him, even though some of his ruder moments can be slightly off-putting.